San Francisco

PianoFight SF to Permanently Close
“Of course it’s sad to close,” says Executive Director Dan Williams. “But we’re so grateful and so proud of what we’ve been able to do.” On March 18th, PianoFight SF will permanently close. The venue has hosted 6,702 performances since it opened in 2014 at 144 Taylor Street in the

City Offering Flood Disaster Relief Grants to Small Businesses
While some of us may have been above flood zones and mostly got through the past few weeks unscathed, there were several small businesses who are closed indefinitely due to flood damage. Luckily, San Francisco Office of Small Business (SFOSB) is taking steps to help ease the financial burden any

SF Woman’s Death Highlights Dangers of Eucalyptus
An accident at Golden Gate Park this past Saturday resulted in the tragic death of one San Francisco senior resident. A tree branch suddenly detached from its trunk and struck the elderly passerby below, fatally wounding her. At around 5:15 PM, a passing runner discovered the fallen woman on JFK

Bay Lights at Risk of Going Dark
Any date night about downtown should conclude with a walk along the Embarcadero. The waterfront crescent serves up several city landmarks on a platter: the Ferry Building, Coit Tower, the Transamerica Pyramid. Provided you’re well-dressed for the winds whipping off the Bay, the stroll promises romance whichever end you begin.

Massive Layoffs Pummle Tech Companies As The Storm Rages
This past week was an absolute bonkers way to enter into the new year. The wackadoodle vote to find a leader for The House of Representatives could have been enough craziness in the news but we were graced with added bonuses. Additional layoffs were announced by tech giants with close

Fentanyl Dealer Miguel Ramos Facing Life In Prison
In October, San Francisco police arrested 24-year-old Miguel Ramos in the Tenderloin for possession of illicit substances. Officers found two ounces of methamphetamine as well as individual ounces of crack-cocaine and heroin. Then they made a startling discovery. Also in Ramos’ backpack were 7.8 pounds of fentanyl. Interim District Attorney

Clear Lake Volcano More Active Than Previously Thought
In June I wrote about the threat to San Francisco posed by Mount Konocti, specifically the Clear Lake Volcanic Field. People seem to have forgotten the volcano, I lamented. Our earthquakes, landslides, and wildfires tend to overshadow California’s windows to the furnace churning beneath our feet. Scientists previously estimated the

2022 Broke-Ass Stuart Team Adventures Captured by One Photographer
Scrolling through the endless array of images on Instagram was one of my favorite past times several years ago. Things have morphed into a world of 7-second videos that are much too easily to consume in one-hour mindless increments. However, still imagery is irreplaceable. It is a moment in time